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Culture fit isn’t a vibe check…

Ben Cockram of Major, Lindsey & Africa shares his take on the evolving role of AI in recruitment, while recognising the importance of cultural alignment. He shares insights into evaluating leadership, values and competencies that surpass...

Expedited procedures – the obvious solution?

The ICC’s EPP offer a faster, cost-effective solution for low-value disputes. Sherif Akl and Stella Leptourgou examine their effectiveness, challenges and future potential in the realm of international arbitration. The ICC Expedited Procedure Provisions (“EPP”), introduced...

Trump’s tariff strategy: Global trade at a crossroads

President Trump’s recent tariffs on China, the UK, EU, Japan and South Korea have roiled markets, sparking fears of a global trade war. Menelaus Kouzoupis and Alan Scurry of Stephenson Harwood examine the policy’s rationale, impact...

A dual challenge

Navigating the complexities of Shari’ah and civil law systems in MENA arbitration requires practitioners to adeptly merge traditional legal frameworks with modern commercial practices, writes Sherif Akl and Karam Farah of ICC. The issue of interest...

Middle East arbitration – Powered by technology

The region is emerging as a key player in international arbitration by leveraging technology and legislative changes to attract disputes and boost economic growth, writes Nadia Nicolaou of Opus 2. Competition between regions to become a...

Why ‘without prejudice’ matters

A recent Dubai Court of Cassation ruling (Case No. 486/2024) suggests onshore UAE courts may start recognising the ‘without prejudice’ principle. Mehdi Seadon and Jason Francis of Kennedys examine the implications of this potential shift. “Onshore...

Empowering female experts  

 Despite discouraging recent figures, a significant change in gender equality among expert witnesses is on the horizon. Clare Lavin of HKA shares her perspective on creating a level playing field for change for aspiring female experts....

Bahrain’s Future-Ready Regulatory Landscape

As AI and Fintech revolutionise global banking, Bahrain’s regulatory frameworks evolve to balance innovation and consumer protection. Gaby Samir El Hakim and Maha Alkhabbaz of NBB and Sayed Mahmood Al Alawi of Qarooni Partners examine the...

Cybersecure UAE

Cyrus Izibili, Sage Patel and Toni Badra distinguish cybersecurity from data protection, highlight recent UAE legal developments and explore the future of these fields amid legislative changes and emerging technologies. As technology continues to evolve at...

Innovation in arbitration

Andrea Carlevaris and Letizia Santin of BonelliErede take a closer look at the latest developments in the Middle East’s arbitration landscape that sets new standards and influences commercial and investment arbitration practices across the region. The...

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